Author Archives: Environment Canada

Frost Advisory – Wawa

5:24 AM EDT Friday 8 September 2023 Wawa – Pukaskwa Park White River – Dubreuilville Agawa – Lake Superior Park Chapleau – Missinaibi Lake Frost may damage some crops in frost-prone areas. Patchy frost continues early this morning. Cover up plants, especially those in frost-prone areas. Take preventative measures to protect frost-sensitive plants and trees. Frost advisories are issued when ...

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EC – Heavy Rain Expected Today

Issued at 5:01 AM EDT Wednesday 6 September 2023 Heavy rainfall due to thunderstorms is possible today as a cold front moves across the region. Heavy downpours can cause flash floods and water pooling on roads. If visibility is reduced while driving, turn on your lights and maintain a safe following distance. Heavy rainfall in combination with other weather factors, ...

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Heat Wave Continues

Issued 6:18 PM EDT Monday 4 September 2023 Hot and humid conditions expected through Tuesday. Daytime high temperatures will be very atypical of early September, with highs reaching between 27 and 30 degrees Celsius. Overnight minimum temperatures tonight are expected to remain in the 16 to 18 degrees Celsius range. The passage of a cold front will bring an end ...

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EC – Heat Warning

Issued 4:45 PM EDT Sunday 3 September 2023 Hot and humid conditions are expected the next few days. A hot and humid airmass is expected through Tuesday. Daytime highs will be very atypical of early September, with highs reaching 28 to 32 degrees Celsius. Overnight minimum temperatures in the up teens are expected, providing little relief from the heat. Areas ...

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EC – Fog Warning (Wawa – Pukaskwa Park)

11:23 PM EDT Saturday 15 July 2023 Fog Advisory in effect for: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park Near zero visibility in fog is expected or occurring. Patchy dense fog will continue tonight and is expected to dissipate through Sunday morning. Visibility may be significantly and suddenly reduced to near zero. Travel is expected to be hazardous due to reduced visibility in ...

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Air Quality Statement (Wawa – Pukaskwa Park)

5:14 a.m. EDT Monday 5 June 2023 High levels of air pollution have developed due to smoke from forest fires. Smoke plumes from local forest fires as well as forest fires in Quebec have resulted in deteriorated air quality. Poor air quality may persist through the day today. Air quality and visibility due to wildfire smoke can fluctuate over short ...

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Special Air Quality Statement (White River – Dubreuilville) CONTINUES

Jun 5, 2023 at 07:06 High levels of air pollution have developed due to smoke from forest fires. Smoke plumes from local forest fires have resulted in deteriorated air quality in the area. Jun 3, 2023 at 07:06 High levels of air pollution have developed due to smoke from forest fires. Smoke plumes from local forest fires have resulted in ...

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Special Air Quality Statement (Manitouwadge – Hornepayne) CONTINUES

Jun 1, 2023 at 08:09 5:09 AM EDT Thursday 1 June 2023 High levels of air pollution have developed due to smoke from forest fires. Smoke plumes from local forest fires have resulted in deteriorated air quality in the above regions.   May 31, 2023 at 07:32 5:17 AM EDT Wednesday 31 May 2023 The Special Air Quality Statement remains ...

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Winter weather travel advisory (Pukaskwa Park – Lake Superior Park)

4:13 PM EDT Saturday 22 April 2023 Winter weather travel advisory in effect for: Pukaskwa Park – White River – Wawa Agawa – Lake Superior Park Hazards: Snow with amounts of 10 to 15 cm possible. Low visibility in areas of heavier snow. Timing: Now through Sunday morning. Discussion: Snow is expected to intensify this evening for areas north and ...

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Winter weather travel advisory (LSPP – Searchmont)

5:39 AM EDT Saturday 25 March 2023 Weather advisory in effect for: Agawa – Lake Superior Park Searchmont – Montreal River Harbour – Batchawana Bay Winter weather travel advisory in effect for this afternoon into Sunday morning. Hazards: Snowfall amounts up to 10 cm. Reduced visibility in heavy snow and local blowing snow. Timing: This afternoon into Sunday morning. Discussion: ...

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Winter weather travel advisory (Chapleau – Missinaibi Lake)

5:39 AM EDT Saturday 25 March 2023 Weather advisory in effect for: Chapleau – Missinaibi Lake Winter weather travel advisory in effect for this afternoon into Sunday morning. Hazards: Snowfall amounts up to 10 cm. Reduced visibility in heavy snow and local blowing snow. Timing: This afternoon into Sunday morning. Discussion: Snow is expected to impact northeastern Ontario beginning this ...

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Significant Snowfall (LSPP – St. Joseph Island)

5:19 PM EDT Thursday 23 March 2023 Special weather statement in effect for: Agawa – Lake Superior Park Sault Ste. Marie – St. Joseph Island Searchmont – Montreal River Harbour – Batchawana Bay Significant snowfall possible Saturday into Saturday night. A winter storm is expected to impact the province beginning Saturday morning. Parts of northeastern Ontario could receive 15 to ...

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Winter Storm Warning – (Manitouwadge – Hornepayne)

Mar 18, 2023 at 07:10 5:47 AM EDT Saturday 18 March 2023 Winter storm warning in effect for: Manitouwadge – Hornepayne Winter storm continues today. Hazards: Additional snowfall amounts of 5 to 10 cm resulting in total snowfall amounts of 30 to 50 cm. Locally higher amounts are possible. Gusty northeasterly winds resulting in blowing snow which could reduce visibility ...

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Winter Storm Warning – (Agawa – Lake Superior Park) ENDED

Mar 18, 2023 at 07:04 The Winter Storm Warning ended at 3:31 a.m.   5:27 AM EDT Friday 17 March 2023 Winter storm warning in effect for: Agawa – Lake Superior Park Major winter storm continues into Saturday. Dangerous travel conditions are expected. Hazards: Snow, heavy at times, with total snowfall amounts of 30 to 50 cm. Locally higher amounts ...

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Winter Storm Warning – (Pukaskwa Park – Wawa) ENDED

  Mar 18, 2023 at 07:04 The Winter Storm Warning ended at 5:21 a.m. 5:27 AM EDT Friday 17 March 2023 Winter storm warning in effect for: Wawa – Pukaskwa Park White River – Dubreuilville Major winter storm continues into Saturday. Dangerous travel conditions are expected. Hazards: Snow, heavy at times, with total snowfall amounts of 30 to 50 cm. ...

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